ZEIN F4000

ZEIN F4400

ZEIN F6000

ZEIN G-10

AQUA ZEIN

AQUA ZEIN NEUTRAL

ZEIN, SPECIAL GRADE F6000

FOR PHARMACEUTICAL, COSMETIC AND FOOD USE

 

ZEIN is the water-insoluble prolamine protein of corn gluten.  SPECIAL GRADE is re-extracted to reduce the color (Xanthophyll) level.

 Description         Very light yellow granular powder

 Approx. Molecular Weight    35,000

 Bulk Density Range           1.25- 2.1 gm/10ml

 Identification Tests             Positive for (A) and (B).  Conforms to solubility tests below.

 Solubility in Water               Insoluble

 Solubility in 80% Alcohol  Clear to slightly cloudy

 ZEIN (Protein)                       90-96% calc. on dry basis

 Loss on Drying                    8% maximum (drying for 2 hours at 105 degrees C)

 Total Ash                               2% maximum

 Heavy Metals                        20 ppm maximum

 Arsenic                                   3 ppm maximum

 Mesh Size                              100% through U.S. mesh

 Microbial Limits The total bacterial count does not exceed 1000 per gram and the tests for Salmonella species and Escherichia coli are negative.

 Standard Packaging 25 kilo poly bag inside double-walled corrugated cartons (55.12 lbs. net)